Roberta Charlotte Papp

February 26, 2019

Roberta passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 26th, 2019 at the age of 77. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband George Papp; sons, Robert (Cherie) Dack, Richard (Karen) Shewfelt, Ernie (Marie) Shewfelt; daughter Kathleen Shewfelt; step-children Sandra (Lyndon) Cramer, Sharon (Randy) Quick, Suzanne (Tim) Hughes; 17 grandchildren, Lisa (Chris) Avery, Donovan (Buffy) Gill, Natalie (Jonathan) Kakish, Melissa Cramer, Braden (Claire) Quick, Brian (Julieta) Quick, Stefan (Courtney) Shewfelt, Tavin (Jackie) Dack, Joy (Christian) Dack, Cody Shewfelt, Jesse Shewfelt, Allana Shewfelt, Emma Shewfelt, Olivia Shewfelt, Abraham Shewfelt; 10 great grandchildren; 4 great -great-grandchildren; brothers, Ian (Christel) Lockie, Norman (Mabel) Lockie, Dave (Joan) Lockie, Donald Lockie; twin-sister Joyce Cantin; brother-in-law Donald Giles, Cliff (Harolyn) Shewfelt; sister-in-law, Judy Knigge, as well as numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

Roberta was pre-deceased by husbands William Shewfelt (1972) and Irvine Gill (2003); Parents, Esther and Stewart Lockie; sister Jean Giles; sister-in-Law, Mary Lockie; brother-in-laws, Emery Knigge and Paul Cantin; and step-son David Gill.

Roberta loved to cook and was known far and wide for her cinnamon buns and cookies. She loved to babysit all of her grandchildren, and spending time visiting all of them as they got older. She made “scrubbies” in her spare time and handed them out to everyone that she visited. She was active in her churches she had attended and was a compassionate strong Christian woman. Whether she was in her garden, playing cards, picking Saskatoons or just spending time with family and friends you knew that she was where she wanted to be. In her final days she prayed many blessings over her family and friends. She will be missed by all that knew her.

Roberta’s final request was that everyone is to dress in bright, colorful clothing when celebrating her life. Funeral was held at the Alliance Community Church, 4404 – 47 Avenue, on Monday, March 4th at 1:00 pm, viewing at 11:00 am.

Roberta will be buried in Indian Head, a Memorial Service will be held at Community Bible Church, 519 Bell Street, Indian Head, SK on Saturday, March 9th @ 2:00 pm.

Messages of Condolence

My condolences to the family of Roberta. My fondest memory of Roberta was the love that she had for her family and friends. Roberta had such a beautiful spirit.

- Richard Bankert

Mike and I are sending our condolences to you and your family . Nothing can truly cut the ties of motherhood. She is with us all still in love, memory, and family. Know we are here to support you all through everything that may come. Kathleen your mother will shine through you always .

- Cathy Martin

We would like to express sympathy to Roberta’s family. We knew her from Trossachs. She was a wonderful lady. Loved a good laugh . wonderful woman of God.her and Joyce were such a joy in the kitchen at Trossachs She will be missed.

- Heather and wes thomas

We are so thankful to have had Roberta as a part of our family. We will treasure all our memories of the times we have had together. She will be fondly missed by all. Our love and sympathies to all the family.

- Cliff,Harolyn and family

My condolences to Richard, Karen and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all!

- Helen E Koch

Roberta was a loving, special lady who will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers to all the family during this sad time.

- Alice Siemons

Our deepest sympathies are sent your way. We loved visiting with Roberta every time she came to the states. She will be sorely missed. Love you Roberta.

- Kathleen hase

I had the great opportunity to see Roberta, in action cooking for Trossachs camp. She was such a blessing to us there, I will totally miss her smile, kind heart, and her Baked oatmeal. My prayers go out to all her family and friends.

- Brandi-lee Morrison

Roberta always embraced life and those around her with exuberance and warmth. She encouraged me when I was facing life's greatest storms. We baked buns and cinnamon buns all one day together and it was a day I will always remember. It was hard work to say the least but she lived her life blessing others. Her testimony will live on for sure and when she comes to mind I will always smile. A miss for us but a blessing for those she has joined. RIP Roberta or maybe light up heaven and have a blast.

- Cheryl Quick

Every time Roberta came by everyone's day became a little brighter. She will be missed. Love and hope to those that will carry and cherish her memory.

- Brandi

Roberta’s friendship and love to us will never be forgotten. She welcomed us with open arms, as immigrants from Northern Ireland in 2008, to Indian Head. She was a shining example of how we should all live, but very few of us could fill her shoes. Her sense of humour and her ministry through food, was legendary. Our deepest condolences to all Roberta’s family circle and we pray you can rest in the knowledge that we will meet her again “In the sweet by and by”. Love from Richard and Alison.

- Richard and Alison Annett

So sorry I had no idea Roberta passed till today. She was such a lovely lady and I really enjoyed our chats at the hockey rinks when the boys played. You were really blessed to have such a great Mother and grand Mother. Very sorry for your loss Kathlene & Stephen, Dan, Connie Perras and family.

- Connie Perras

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